The five-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, are dealing with a rough patch in the 2025 season. Despite MS Dhoni taking over the captaincy from Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team’s fortunes have not improved.
In fact, their recent defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders has only deepened their woes. This loss not only marked CSK’s fifth consecutive defeat but also saw the team register three unwanted records — a rare and disappointing moment in their celebrated history.
CSK suffers five consecutive defeats for the first time
Chennai Super Kings have played six matches so far in IPL 2025 and managed to win just one — their season opener against Mumbai Indians. Since then, the team has failed to find any momentum, losing five games on the trot. This is the first time in CSK’s IPL history that they’ve suffered five straight losses in a single season.
First-ever hat-trick of defeats at Chepauk
Chepauk Stadium has long been CSK’s stronghold, but even home advantage hasn’t helped them this season. With their recent loss to KKR, Chennai has now lost three matches in a row at Chepauk — a first in the team’s history. The fortress seems to be crumbling as the team continues to struggle.
CSK’s lowest total at home
In the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai’s batting collapsed completely. The team managed to post just 103/9, their lowest total ever at the Chepauk Stadium. It now ranks among the lowest first-innings totals in CSK’s IPL history:
97 vs MI, Wankhede, 2022
103/9 vs KKR, Chepauk, 2025
109 vs RR, Jaipur, 2008
110/8 vs DC, Delhi, 2012
Chennai Super Kings still have eight matches left in the league stage, so mathematically, they remain in contention for the playoffs. However, with the form they’re currently in, the road ahead looks increasingly difficult unless there’s a dramatic turnaround.
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